There’s Something About ‘Harry Potter’ That Enriches Life: Emma Watson, Insert Fresh Memories

Looking back on the decade he filmed the “Harry Potter” movies, actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who returned with the rest of the cast for the 20th anniversary reunion special, said that films will always be an integral part of of their life. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint were 11, 10 and 11 when they held their first press conference for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in 2000. Recalling the emotional final day of shooting “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2”, the actors said that there was sadness, but to be part of a series, as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley. There was also gratitude that influenced so many lives globally.

“That last day, I lost it,” Radcliffe, who played Potter, said in the reunion episode, which was largely filmed on sets that Warner Bros. had built for the films, most of which starred J.K. Rowling. Was adapted from a sold-out book series. Sitting in the Gryffindor common room, the three relive their memories of growing up during the filming of the film series.

Watson said, “I remember all of us holding onto each other. The three of us were completely devastated. I think it was the first time we allowed ourselves to process or feel That ‘we did it’,” said the actress who later went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, adding that she is proud to be a part of the series.

There’s something about “Harry Potter” that enriches life, like when things get really dark and times get really tough, stories give us a place where we can go, where we can relax. can, can feel,” she said.

Grint said the film series is so “embedded” in them that “I measure my life with these films.”

Radcliffe, who was discovered to play Potter in 1999 by “Philosopher’s Stone” director Chris Columbus after seeing him in the BBC One television film “David Copperfield”, said that every part of his life is connected to “Potter”. .

“I don’t think I fully appreciated the reach that we had when we were in these movies. These are the only movies that my father and I watched together, like we can’t talk about anything else. We watch ‘Harry Potter’ together and that has been our thing,” the actor recalled.

Grint said it’s surprising that stories are finding new mediums whether it’s the stage show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” or the “Fantastic Beast” franchise.

“It’s like living forever. And it’s amazing to see,” he said.

Actor Tom Felton, who played Harry Potter’s antagonist Draco Malfoy in the series, talks about the friendship the young cast shares behind the scenes.

The actor recalled how he had no idea that he was acting in Britain in actors such as Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Kenneth Branagh and Ralph surrounded by royalty. Fiennes.

Felton said, “Most of the fans who come and say hello to me weren’t even born when we made the movies, so it quickly makes you feel a little older and very grateful that it was passed on to other generations.” Is.”

Coltrane, who popularly played Rubus Hagrid in the film series, said his children grew up during filming.

“So you can see it in 50 years’ time, easy. I won’t be sad there, but Hagrid will.”

Still looking back, his favorite scenes are the ones he filmed with Watson, Radcliffe and Grint.

Grint said Watson and Radcliffe were “like family”. “We’re just so intrinsically connected. They’re very important people to me.” Fans can watch The Harry Potter Reunion special on HBO Max on January 1.

The special episode also features Helena Bonham Carter, Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Matthew Lewis, Mark Williams, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Evanna Lynch and others.